"Pullman City, Portland, Oregon" c. 1940

"Pullman City, Portland, Oregon" is an anonymous black and white photograph depicting a scene of three men standing and sitting between two train cars. The men are likely railroad workers, as one holds a tool box in their hand. The photograph was likely taken in Portland, Oregon, as indicated in the title, around 1940. The image gives us a glimpse into the daily lives of working men in the early 20th century. The composition is simple, but effective, with the two train cars framing the men in the center. The photograph captures a sense of everyday life and the importance of railroads in transportation during this era. The snapshot nature of the image gives us a sense of intimacy and connection to the past.